Donald Joseph Siehr

Donald Joseph Siehr, of Rolla, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the age of 87.
He was born on November 13, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Herman Joseph Siehr and Ethel (Donahue) Siehr. Ethel Siehr died when Donald was only a few years old. Herman married Jeanette (Reinke) Siehr who became a loving and devoted mother to Donald and his brother Jim; as well as to her daughter, Patricia.
Don graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and a doctorate in biochemistry.
He served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean War; and came back to the university to complete his doctorate. He met Ann Louise Resh and they were married August 18, 1956.
After Don received his doctorate, he was hired by Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago as a research biochemist.
In 1961 Don was hired to teach biochemistry in the Chemistry Department at the University of Missouri in Rolla (now MS&T).
He retired in 1991 and was able to devote more time to two of his favorite avocations, photography and gardening.
Don was a devoted fan of classical music and the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors include his wife Ann, of 59 years, and their son Chad Siehr of Rolla, MO and daughter Amy Volkart and husband Mike of California, MO.
Also, surviving grandchildren are Jacob, Caitlin and Dylan Siehr of Rolla, Joshua Volkart, Ashley Baker, and Devan Roberts of California, MO; and great grandchildren, Jase and Erin Baker, Dalton Roberts, and Addilynn Brinker of California, MO.
A memorial service for Donald J. Siehr will be conducted at Christ Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Episcopal Church, Rolla, or Radio Station, KMST, MS&T, Rolla
Online condolences may be offered at www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements are under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla.